One In, One Out

Of Love

The excitement was overwhelming I was almost losing my grip
It was as if I was clinging to a precipice with my feet about to slip.
The air was becoming oppressive, and my breathing was being cut short.
There had to be an end to this one of us had to call a halt.

Time had run its distance the bell was calling for time
What once was shared by just two was now a pantomime.
On show for other’s pleasure, for more to enjoy
What had run its course in time was now time to destroy.

The tension was immense, my head was swirling around.
I had to get away from here and reach solid ground.
The atmosphere was electric, we both felt it. It was hell.
At any given moment there could have been an earth-shattering yell.

We could not live this way forever, we both wanted something new.
There was no need for forgiveness as we both knew what was true.
The alarms were ringing in the distance, could you hear the cries?
Was it just the salacious pleasures, or was it for covering over the lies?

I fear I may forget the story as the script is becoming blurred.
The end is fast approaching as our words are being misheard.
I fear one of us must admit it, but who will confess first?
It was I. I cried love and I have lived my life since in an undying thirst.

It had been a sworn duty. It was a promise never to break.
But promises that are easily given, are especially easy to forsake.
If trust must be abandoned then honour can not defend
The story that has been written, as it only takes one to write–The End.

© 2023 Daniel Kemp All rights reserved